On May 22, 2025, UIN Sunan Kalijaga Yogyakarta became a national hub for accountability as it hosted a Government Internal Control System (SPIP) capacity-building event for State Islamic Higher Education Institutions (PTKN) across Indonesia. The event gathered hundreds of SPI (Internal Audit Unit) representatives committed to strengthening institutional integrity at the grassroots level.

In his keynote address, Prof. Noorhaidi Hasan, Rector of UIN Sunan Kalijaga, delivered a candid reflection on the persistence of corruption in Indonesia despite an abundance of regulations.

“Our government has tried everything—rules, systems, controls—but corruption still thrives, from the highest levels to the smallest,” he stated.
“Systems will only work if they’re rooted in culture: a culture of transparency, accountability, and, above all, integrity.”

Drawing from his training experience with the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK), Prof. Noorhaidi emphasized the need for values-based reform, contrasting Indonesia’s rule-heavy model with trust-based financial systems used in other countries. Yet, his tone remained hopeful:

“If PTKN institutions can be corruption-free, we will have made a meaningful contribution to a more just and prosperous Indonesia.”

Dr. Abdur Rozaki, M.Si., Vice Rector for Student Affairs and Cooperation, echoed this vision, highlighting the strategic role of internal supervision:

“Internal control is not just about pointing out mistakes. It’s about ensuring that every policy, no matter how small, follows the principles of good governance.”

The event featured key figures in national oversight, including Khairunas, M.H. (Inspector of the Ministry of Religious Affairs) and Dr. Ahmad Yunus, M.Pd.I. (Chair of the PTKIN SPI Forum), along with rich discussions on policy, risk mitigation, and best practices.

Syaifillahi Maslul, Secretary of SPI UIN Sunan Kalijaga, noted that SPIP is not ceremonial, but a long-term effort toward transparent and accountable systems.

“We hope this training helps us return with concrete tools to make our institutions cleaner and more resilient,” he said.

More than a routine workshop, the event served as a reminder: if universities are the moral foundation of the nation, SPI are its guardians. And from UIN Sunan Kalijaga, those guardians stood united—renewing their shared mission for a cleaner, fairer future.